GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2006 🢒 Savana - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 389031 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.

    4. Object Number: 389853 Size: SH
  4. Remove the accelerator cable from the cable bracket.

    5. Object Number: 389852 Size: SH
  5. Unclip the accelerator cable from the engine sight shield mounting bracket and the generator bracket.

    6. Object Number: 372959 Size: SH
  6. Remove the left instrument panel (IP) insulator.
  7. Disconnect the accelerator cable retainer (3) from the accelerator pedal lever (2).
  8. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs (1) and push the cable through the dash panel.
  9. Remove the accelerator cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 372959 Size: SH
  1. Install the accelerator cable through the dash panel. Snap the accelerator cable cover tangs (1) through the dash panel.
  2. Install the accelerator cable through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (2).
  3. Seat the retainer (3) in the accelerator pedal lever (2).

    4. Object Number: 389031 Size: SH
  4. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.

    5. Object Number: 389853 Size: SH
  5. Slide the accelerator cable into the slot on the accelerator cable bracket. Snap the locking tab into position on the engine sight shield mounting bracket. Clip the accelerator cable onto the generator bracket.

    6. Object Number: 389852 Size: SH
  6. Clip the accelerator cable into the engine sight shield mounting bracket.
  7. Test for complete throttle opening and closing range by operating the accelerator pedal. Also inspect the carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. The throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed throttle and wide open throttle (WOT).
  8. Install the left instrument panel insulator.
  9. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.